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R717 AGU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 79,787 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 79,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level down

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear cross section/panel corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level down

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear cross section/panel corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,020 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,103 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,455 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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R717 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R717 AGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R717 AGU registered?

R717 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 AGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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